Whether you’re interested in touring Greenwich’s most spectacular homes, a design maven, a lover of fine antiques, or eager to get a jump on holiday shopping, “Antiquarius,” the Greenwich Historical Society’s annual series of holiday events, is just the ticket.
Festivities begin with an opening night party for the Greenwich Winter Antiques Show: “Fine Art, Jewelry and Antiques,” with Chinoiserie holiday-scape décor styled by Honorary Design Chair Richard Keith Langham. Langham, an interior designer, will attend Opening Night on Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. The doors then open for the opening night party where in addition to enjoying cocktails, passed bites, and a buffet dinner, guests can get a jump on an array of antiques from approximately 40 nationally recognized exhibitors.
The Greenwich Winter Antiques Show, produced by Frank Gaglio, Inc., is open to the public 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.
Curious about the value of a family heirloom or an estate sale find? Attend a free lecture from 10 to 11 a.m. and make an appointment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an appraisal with a representative from RAGO Arts and Auction Center on Saturday, Dec. 2. Email Olivia Tornick at olivia@ragoarts.com or call 609-397-9374, ext. 143 for an appraisal appointment.
The Holiday Boutique at Greenwich Country Club will feature 38 carefully curated vendors offering everything from monogrammed children’s items to knitwear, semi-precious sparkles, décor, and sweet treats. Preview the Holiday Boutique Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; the boutique will be open Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Antiquarius culminates with the Holiday House Tour, a once-a-year opportunity to visit spectacular private Greenwich homes. This year the six homes are a medley of architectural and decor styles, and include a restored Twachtman. Two are decorated by this year’s Honorary Design Chair Richard Keith Langham. The route is well thought out, with homes in relatively close proximity. All homes on the tour are decorated for the holidays.
Ticketholders receive by mail a map of Greenwich pinpointing the shuttle stops that will transport guests to each home. The homes on the tour can be visited at leisure Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An optional luncheon at Greenwich Country Club that is open to all is available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required for both the House Tour and luncheon.
For information and tickets, visit greenwichhistory.com/antiquarius or call 203-869-6899, ext. 10.
